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What landform is formed from weathering and erosion by a glacier?

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U shaped valley

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What is the slow process that carries away or moves sediment?

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Erosion

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What is a landform?

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A feature on the Earth's surface that is formed by processes like weathering, erosion, or deposition.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals called?

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Weathering

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is a landslide?

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A sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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What are agents of erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley with steep sides, often formed by river erosion.

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What is creep?

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A very slow movement of soil and rock down a slope.